Biosteril ® Natural steam sterilization

Natural germ reduction

BIOSTERIL ® has been operating its germ-reduction facilities in Ritschenhausen, Germany, since 1994. By means of a vacuum-steam-vacuum process, germ counts in dried foodstuffs can be reduced by several factors of ten in a natural, gentle way. This enables also the processing of certified organically grown produce.

Our Services

Reduction of total germ count to completely safe levels

Eradication of pathogenic germs

Elimination of mould and yeast

Eradication of insects, larvae and eggs

Additional services

grinding

package

cleaning

homogenising

cutting

stock protection

BIOSTERIL ® is the market leader in this field and has accumulated extensive experience that enables it to achieve optimal results while preserving the sensory properties of the produce. Each year, the company degerms several thousand tonnes of tea, seeds, herbs, spices, dried mushrooms and dried vegetables, as well as raw ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to pinpoint temperature and pressure parameters, we can degerm your goods in a tailor-made fashion that meets your every need.

Pilot unit for pre-trial measurements and development

Our pilot unit is built around a small-scale autoclave which enables us to conduct degerming tests and always determine the ideal set of parameters for treating highly delicate, price-sensitive produce. As a result, we can offer our customers the highest degree of certainty and safety. We would be pleased to conduct a trial degerming run on your behalf and draw up the optimal treatment programme for your produce.

GMP-approved for the strictest product requirements

GMP (good manufacturing practice) stands for the highest seal of quality available and guarantees the maintenance of hygiene and safety standards in the pharmaceutical industry. In order to meet increasingly demanding hygiene and safety requirements, BIOSTERIL ®, the industry's declared benchmark for quality, consistently targets the highest possible certification. As holders of a manufacturing license for plant-based medicinal products, we are an acknowledged partner of the herbal medicine industry.

Products suitable for degerming

Thanks to a gentle, natural process involving pure steam, even sensitive and particularly valuable products can be given delicate treatment suited precisely to your needs. Our expertise, gathered over the course of almost a quarter of a century, and state-of-the-art processing facilities are your guarantee for safety and efficiency. As part of its standard service offering, BIOSTERIL ® degerms the following products:

Vegetables

Asparagus green

Asparagus white

Aubergine

Beetroot red

Beetroot yellow

Bell pepper green

Bell pepper red

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber

Garlic

Garlic (toasted)

Jalapeno

Leek

Lovage root

Olive

Onion

Onion (low & ultralow bac)

Onion toasted

Pumpkin

Parsnip

Spinach

Sweet Potato

Tomato

Vegetable Mixes

Wasabi

Zucchini

Mushrooms

Autumn Trumpet

Black Fungus / Mu-Err

Butter Mushroom

Champignon

Chantrelles

Mushroom Mixes

Morels

Oyster Mushroom

Porcini / Boletus edulis

Shiitake

Truffles

Spices

Allspice

Aniseed

Pepper (black/green/white)

Caraway

Cardamom

Cardamom seeds

Chili

Cinnamon

Cloves

Coriander

Fennel seeds

Ginger

Grains of paradise

Mace

Nutmeg

Peppercorns (pink)

Spice mixes

Szechuan pepper

Rainforest pepper

Kitchen herbs

Basil

Dill

Marjoram

Oregano

Parsley

Savory

Thyme

Medicinal herbs

Ashwagandha

Dandelion leaves

Nettle leaves

Raspberry leaves

Senna leaves

Tea

Rooibos

Tea blends

Seeds

Barley

Fenugreek

Hemp

Mustard seeds

Poppy

Pumpkin

Sesame

Sunflower

Nuts

Almonds

Brazil nuts

Cola nuts

Pistachios

Pine kernels

Walnuts

Roots

Dandelion root

Ginseng

Hawthorn root

Licorice root

Marshmallow root

Purple coneflower

Blossoms

Chamomile

Cinnamon flower

Cornflower

Marigold

Mullein

Orange blossom

Rose blossom

Specialties

Flower pollen

Goji berries

Guarana

Nettle leaves

Orange segments

Raisins

Vanilla pods

A validated procedure

CO2 pressure disinfestation

CO2 pressure disinfestation is a rapid, natural and contaminant-free treatment method that is also approved for use on organically cultivated produce. The storage protection process can be conducted shortly before shipment of the goods.

PH3 storage treatment

PH3 treatment for the storage of dried foodstuffs is an approved process under emission protection laws. It affords a cost-effective means of protecting conventional foodstuffs from infestation.

Free advice and trial degerming offer

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